unblock

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unblock

/ʌnˈblɒk/

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verb unblocks · unblocking · unblocked

transitive To remove or clear a block or obstruction from. We need a plumber to unblock the sink.
Similar: deobstruct
transitive To free or make available. It is not just bad news about Dubai that gets blocked from the Internet; […] a whole range of other social networking sites have been blocked, unblocked and reblocked.
intransitive In whist, to throw away a high card so as not to interrupt one's partner's long suit.
transitive To enable communication again, via telephone, instant messaging, etc., with (somebody previously blocked).

noun unblocks

The removal of a block or blockage. Look for every opportunity to create an entry to the weak hand. Spectacular unblocks are often needed.

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verb to remove obstructions

Español	desbloquear
Português	desbloquear
Français	débloquer
Italiano	disostruire, sbloccare

verb to enable communication again, via telephone, instant messaging, etc., with (somebody previously blocked)

Español	desbloquear
Français	débloquer

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@misc{unblock_2026,
  title = {unblock},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/unblock},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}